Management
The Ultimate Office Perk: Not Having an Office
The makers of WordPress learned the secret to employee happiness years ago.
Management
Bernie Sanders May Challenge Hillary Clinton in 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's considering running for president in 2016. But will he do it as an independent or as a Democrat?
Management
Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System?
Industry and employee representatives say USIS’ removal could backfire.
Management
Want to Be Happier? Try Walking Even Part of the Way to Work
New research concludes that an active commute may be as important to well-being as marriage or a pay raise.
Nextgov
First of its Kind Venture Capital Fund Pumps Millions into GovTech Startups
The GovTech Fund has raised $23 million and invested in four companies.
Management
The NFL Shows That Culture Change (or Lack of It) Starts at the Top
There has to be alignment between what you’re asking people to do and what you do.
Route Fifty
NYPD Gets Training on How to Gain Followers and Influence on Twitter
'Tasteful humor is good' and don't post 'boring, jargon-filled tweets.'
Management
Mitt Romney's Friends Keep Pushing Him to Run for President
Democrats have Hillary Clinton, but Republicans still lack a clear 2016 frontrunner to direct their speculation toward.
Nextgov
What Kind of CTO Will Megan Smith Be?
Former Googler Megan Smith said she’ll take an expansive view of technology in her new role.
Management
The Upside of Pessimism
The theory of defensive pessimism suggests that imagining—and planning for—worst-case scenarios can be more effective than trying to think positively.
Management
Why Every Executive Needs to Be Both a Hedgehog and a Fox
It’s critical to focus on the details and the big picture.
Nextgov
DISA Kicks Off IT Contract to Support Cyber Command
Omnibus contract open only to small business.
Management
The Complete Guide to Being on Time
Don't overload your schedule and make better use of your time.
Management
Nothing’s Fair About Obama’s Fair Pay Order
Industry group says the president’s executive order will result in blacklisting some of the best firms for minor infractions.
Management
3 Ways to Keep Stress From Poisoning Your Work Environment
Don’t lead your team to the breaking point.
Management
Will Congress Save the U.S. Postal Service?
A behind-the-scenes look at lawmakers’ inability to move forward on a desperately-needed overhaul.
Management
They Crossed the Border as Unaccompanied Minors to Reunite With Their Mom
"I was very, very scared. I came with people I didn't know."
Oversight
Lawmakers Are Still Finding New Ways to Punish VA Employees
House panel looks to reform performance management and limit bonuses for VA workers.
Oversight